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jewish volunteering network NEWS Issue 6: Spring/Summer 2012 Would you like to empower and support adults with connecting the Jewish community to volunteering disabilities in developing their skills for employment? Kisharon is looking for someone with a bit of time and a clean driving license to drive their ‘Nosh on the Rush’ boxes and greeting cards to offi ces in North London. You will accompany Kisharon’s adults to replenish their offi ce snack boxes and greeting card stands and collect the Big Society money for the week. ‘Nosh on the Rush’ is going from strength to strength and with your help it Commemorating an – can be taken to the next level. Freedom to Volunteer Want to campaign and educate others on human rights? Last year in the Pesach edition of this newsletter, much comment was René Cassin is looking for confi dent speakers to present their Human inspirational volunteer centred on the Big Society. Rights Shabbat programme at local synagogues. They are also looking for speakers willing to Minister for Civil Society, promotedIndeed, the and feature discussed article the by basic Nick principles Hurd MP, and speak to school children about human rights. Rest assured they will provide all the speaker It’s hard to believe that the 19th September implications of a Big Society. material and training so that you feel comfortable with the content. 2012 will mark the 10th anniversary of However, the initial enthusiasm for David Cameron’s fl agship idea, created the death of Yoni Jesner z”l, killed in a Do you want to help people remember? back in 2010, has waned. Since last year, evidence for the existence of a bus suicide bombing in Tel Aviv at just 19 The Wiener Library in Russell Square is Britain’s largest and the robust Big Society, such as the level of volunteering and the health of the years of age. Yoni was a truly inspirational world’s oldest Holocaust Memorial Institution. The Library has developed a Young Volunteer voluntary and public sector, has slipped. (See the Bircham Dyson Bell LLP fi gure, and his enthusiasm for volunteering Programme for people aged 16-25 who want to get involved in guiding tours, helping at events, article on the Big Society on Page 3.) allowed him to achieve more in his 19 contributing to the online blog or joining the fundraising team. years than many people do in a lifetime. Arguably however, it is still a fl agship vision of the current Government - Yoni was the driving force behind the a vision of a better UK society which will lead to a more fulfi lled life for many Do you want to be a Trustee? is currently looking for new Trustees. The commitment rejuvenation of Glasgow Bnei Akiva, and people. One of the tenets of a Big Society has been empowerment - Ahada Bereavement Counselling he committed his time to countless more off ering people the opportunity to assume responsibility for their own actions. needed in terms of time isn’t huge – four meetings each year approximately and no experience charitable causes. He has also inspired of counselling is necessary. Knowledge of PR and/or fundraising would be useful, but far more Volunteerin an amazing outpouring of good deeds g is certainly empowering. It gives us the opportunity to do important is enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to get involved with a group that has a great something for somebody else, not because we are compelled to, but because through the Yoni Jesner Foundation’s proven track record and is now expanding into new territory. we choose to. scholarships and through the Yoni Jesner Award, which JVN is now running for a second year. to fi nd out about these and other The motivation to volunt Log on to www.jvn.org.uk e How to apply? The Yoni Jesner Award Scheme encouragesencourages youngyoung peoplepeople agesages 11-1411-14 toto commitcommit toto 2020 hourshours ofof volunteeringvolunteering reminds us that as Jewser and we support were others once is not intrinsic empowered, to Judaism. not free exciting volunteering positions. inin thethe JewishJewish andand widerwider ccommunity.ommunity. 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JVN Olympic go Manchester Jewish Museum is looking for new volunteers to work in its shop and to show visitors around its historic building. If you are interested in local With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games just around JVN is also working in the wider community with LOCOG (the JVN can’t wait for the London 2012 Games to begin. This is history and enjoy meeting new people, the corner, the Jewish community is gearing up for this fantastic London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic the time to volunteer, not only in our community but with this opportunity could be suitable for celebration. JVN is part of the Jewish Committee for the London Games) and in particular with the Changing Places team. The the whole of Team GB as we host this great global sporting you. If you have teaching experience, the Games (JCLG) and responsible for the Visit Jewish London website team has been creating opportunities to get involved in the event. Museum is also looking for volunteers to www.visitjewishlondon.com, which provides an invaluable London 2012 Games, not only near the Olympic Park, but in teach its school learni source of information for foreign and national visitors who are in other local areas of Olympic London. ng programme. London for the Olympics. Friday night Kiddushim, kosher restaurants, For more regional opportunities across the hotels, Jewish museums and London Tours: the site provides We are not, however, the only ones that are doing things for the UK or to register your regional organisation information on anything Jewish relating to the Olympics. Olympics. Maccabi GB, the Jewish community’s leading sports with JVN to fi nd volunteers, provider is supporting a select number of events to help the [email protected] or call 020 email 7443 5102 JVN’s focus is on the volunteering and hospitality aspect of the community celebrate London 2012. Maccabi is also putting Games to ensure that people visiting the UK receive a warm Jewish together a unique 2012 calendar of Community Sporting Events welcome! There will also be lots of Olympic-related volunteering for the whole family to celebrate London hosting the 2012 Olympic opportunities available – a truly memorable time to get involved. and Paralympics Games. www.jvn.org.uk www.jvn.org.uk 2 SEPTEMBER Lady Sacks JVN Coff ee Morning Over 30 women enjoyed Lady Sacks’ hospitality and stimulating conversation at JVN’s fi rst Ladies Coff ee Morning at the Chief Rabbi’s House. Norma Brier, outgoing Chief Executive of Norwood, was in conversation with Dame Mary Marsh, former Chief Executive of NSPCC and now Director of the Clore Leadership Foundation. Norma - in a deeply engaging exchange - explained that both she and Dame Mary were concerned about recent Government policy regarding its impact on the charity/voluntary sector. OCTOBEROCTOBER Israeli Paralympics Delegation Visit JVN was delighted to host the Israeli Paralympics Delegation at the JHub in West Hampstead, as part of its work with the Jewish Committee for the London Games. The meeting was chaired by Frank Weinberg, National Chairman of British Friends of Israel War Disabled (BFIWD). JVN had already helped BFIWD fi nd 10 special volunteers to personally support each Israeli Paralympic athlete at the Games and is working with Magen David Adom and the Delegation to fi nd additional volunteer support for the sailing and rowing contingents.